Famous Proverbs
1049 Proverbs about Even / Page 5
41. Constant occupation prevents temptation.
42. Don't get mad, get even.
43. Even a hair casts its shadow.
44. Even the best hack stumbles once.
45. Even the lion must defend himself against the flies.
46. Every one is wise after the event.
47. Folks say there is a lack of four sorts of people on earth: of priests, else one would not have six or seven benefices; of gentleman, else every boor would not want to be a squire; of whores, else married women and nuns would not carry on the trade; of Jews, else Christians would not practise usury.
48. For the diligent, a week has seven days; for the slothful, seven tomorrows.
49. In the evening one may praise the day.
50. Knowing hens lay even in nettles.